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April 13, 2021

Good morning newsrooms!

Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*

Protecting yourself from identity theft during tax season

Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance at USD, can share some of the ways that scammers steal personal information, whether freezing your credit is really a good option and other strategies for protecting personal information from identity theft crimes. (Former appearance on Fox 5 Atlanta.)

How can students heading back to school use the online skills they gained during virtual learning to help them excel in the classroom?

Joseph Lathan, PhD, professor of practice and director of online programs in the department of learning and teaching, can discuss tips for students and parents to leverage online digital tools learned while class was held virtually and how these resources can promote a richer learning experience. (Former appearance on ABC 10's "Ask the Experts".)

Engineering professor connects her students with the San Diego blind community to build projects

Odesma Dalrymple, an engineering professor, is connecting her students with members of the blind and low-vision community as part of their course on user-centered design. She's working to bring more diverse voices to the table and give students the opportunity to use this valuable input when engineering their student projects. (Former appearance on ABC 10's "Ask the Experts".)

For all media inquiries, email our team at

press@sandiego.edu.

* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.

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